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6 hour CEU event to be held in Cuero

6 hour CEU event to be held in Cuero

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of DeWitt County, De-Witt County Beef and Forage Committee and Cuero Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture are sponsoring a 6 Hour CEU Event to be held on Tuesday, December 3. The program will be held at the Anne Friar Thomas Homemaking Building, located in the Cuero City Park attached to the Friar Ag Center. Registration will take place between 7:00-8:00 a.m. with the program starting promptly at 8:00 a.m. Participants need to RSVP to attend this event, as there will be a noon meal. RSVP to the DeWitt Co. Extension Office by Wednesday, November 27th. Please be sure to show up early enough to allow time for registration. Other financial sponsors for the event are DeWitt County Producers Association (CO-OP), Ful-OPep, and DeWitt County Farm Bureau. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Cuero Births

Anna and Morgan Hudnall gave birth to Mary Elizabeth, 6 pounds 15 oz., on October 16, 2024 Gloria Palacios Toledo and Guadalupe Gonzales gave birth to Brenda Yamilet Gonzalez Palacios, 6 pounds, on October 13, 2024 Taylor and Gabriel Guajardo gave birth to Elena Rose Guajardo, 7 pounds 8 oz., on October 25, 2024 Seth and Hannah Melancon gave birth to Kesley Melancon , 8 pounds 8 oz., on October 28, 2024 Cevele Patton gave birth to Kemoni Zakai Patton, 7 pounds 13 oz., on October 28, 2024 Serafina and Pedro Guerra gave birth to Armina Guerra, 6 pounds 11 oz., on October 30, 2024 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Memorial Day different from other veteran holidays

Memorial Day different from other veteran holidays

Wow, six months have come and gone since my swearing in the Office of Cuero Mayor. Today is Veterans Day, a day to honor all those who have retired or served honorably in the Nation’s military, someone who at some time in their life, signed a blank check made payable to “The United States of America” for an amount up to and including, his/ her life. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

The winners from the “Thank You Veterans” essay contest are: 6th grade, 1st – Erandi Ramirez, 2nd place – Whitlee Kenne, 3rd place – Brantley Adams; 7th grade: 1st place – Hudson Stehling, 2nd place – Salynnya Franklin, 3rd place – Audri Burnett; and 8th grade: 1st place – Eli Ortiz, 3rd p...

Westhoff Warriors celebrate Veterans Day

Students at Westhoff School have been working hard preparing for their annual Veterans Day program. On Tuesday, November 6, the students in grades 5th-8th traveled to the Westhoff Cemetery to join members of the Westhoff American Legion Auxiliary to put flags on veterans’ graves. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Activity Report Week of 11-01-2024 TO 11-07-2024

Activity Report Week of 11-01-2024 TO 11-07-2024

ACCIDENTS- 5 LOOSE LIVESTOCK- 4 11-01-2024 Accident-Deer on Hwy 87 S, Cuero Warrant Service on Callahan Rd, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Live Oak St, Cuero Suspicious Activity on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Disabled Vehicle on Hwy 183 S, Cuero 11-02-2024 Assisted Other Agency on Morris Community Rd, Yoakum Assisted CPD on N McLeod, Cuero Check Welfare on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Suspicious Person on E Main St, Yorktown Civil Pickup Belongings on Hwy 119 S, Yorktown Assist Citizen on E Main St, Yorktown Check Welfare on S Gaebler St, Yorktown Assist Citizen on Kulawik Rd, Yorktown 11-03-2024 Road Hazard on HWY 72 W, Yorktown 11-04-2024 Animal Bite on Hwy 183 S, Cuero Loose – Livestock on Boldt Rd, Cuero Trespassing on Old Yoakum Rd, Cuero Death on Green Acres Rd, Yorktown Criminal Trespass on S Riedel St. Yorktown Property – Damage on N West St, Yorktown Scam on Seiler Rd, Yorktown Fire – Brush on Barnhart Ranch Rd, Westhoff Accident – Deer on S Hwy 77A, Yoakum 11-05-2024 Assist other Agency on Bootlegger Ln, Yoakum Suspicious Person on S Riedel St, Yorktown Fire – Investigation on Elm St, Nordheim Animal Injured on Fm 240, Westhoff Theft on S Riedel St, Yorktown Loose – Livestock on FM 766, Cuero 11-06-2024 Accident – Deer on Green Dewitt Rd, Cuero Animal Injured on N Church St, Yorktown Animal Case on S River Rd, Cuero Dispute on Simpson St, Yorktown Accident on N Riedel St, Yorktown Theft – Property on Rainbow Rd, Thomaston Disabled Vehicle on N Hwy 87, Cuero Disturbance on Giles Rd, Yoakum Animal Carcass on N Hwy 183, Hochheim 11-07-2024 Loose livestock on FM 951 / Hrabovsky Rd, Yoakum Animal case on River Rd, Cuero Accident – Deer N Hwy 87, Cuero Reckless Driver on Gaebler St, Yorktown Assault Physical on Giles Rd, Yoakum Suspicious Activity on S Hwy 183, Cuero Gas – Odor on N Riedel St, Yorktown Animal Loose on Los Robles Rd, Yorktown Theft – Property S Nau St, Yorktown Reckless Driver on FM 1431, Cuero Accident on S Hwy 87, Cuero. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Community support fuels Education Foundation’s mission at 2024 Concert for Classrooms

Community support fuels Education Foundation’s mission at 2024 Concert for Classrooms

Dear Editor, On behalf of the Cuero ISD Education Foundation board of directors, I would like to thank the community of Cuero for its support of the 2024 “Concert for Classrooms,” which was held on November 9, at the Cuero ISD Performing Arts Center. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Henry Carrisalez

Henry Carrisalez

Henry Carrisalez, 70, of Thomaston passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. He was born in Cuero on January 5, 1954 to the late Zeferina Gonzales Carrisalez and Thomas Carrisalez, Sr. Henry was a graduate of Cuero High School. He married the love of his life, Dora Hernandez, of Cuero on January 3, 1975. A farmer and rancher at heart, Henry loved country-life and worked his land and cattle in Thomaston. He worked all his life and was a great provider for his family. He was an industrious, diligent, and tireless worker retiring from DeWitt County Producers in 2022. Henry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, and will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed pasture drives, tractor rides and feeding his cattle with his one and only granddaughter, Adysen. Henry was welcoming and engaged with a firm handshake. As he lived his faith, he could be counted on to help those in need and especially his fellow country-neighbors. Henry was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Rodney Royce Flessner

Rodney Royce Flessner

Rodney Royce Flessner, 58, of Cuero passed away Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born March 14, 1966, in Cuero to Barbara Sager Flessner and the late Harlan Flessner. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Shirley Prause

Shirley Prause, 89, of Cuero passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024. She was born January 18, 1935 in Nursery to the late RC and Lydia Marcak Pickett. Shirley married Ben Prause on April 19, 1955 at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Cuero. She was an Office Manager for Cuero Hospital and loved to watch and spend time with her grandchildren. Shirley had the voice of an angel and enjoyed singing for special occasions. She sang in the St. Michaels Catholic Church Choir and was the Choir Director for First Presbyterian Church. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Lias B. “Bubba” Steen

Lias B. “Bubba” Steen

Lias B. “Bubba” Steen, a resident of Westhoff, Texas, departed this world on October 16, 2024. At the ranch with his children at his side, he was called home. Heaven never admitted a better fellow and he leaves a legacy of family and friends to celebrate his wonderful life. He was not only a beloved father and grandfather, but also a treasured friend whose laughter and light touched everyone he met. 11/13/2024 04:15 AM

Yorktown City Council Meeting

Yorktown City Council Meeting

Yorktown held its Monthly meeting on Monday, October 28, at 6 pm at the Yorktown City Hall. The Council approved the minutes from the September 30th meeting and the payment of City bills. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

Costume Characters

Costume Characters

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Coach Knostman talks with QB Metting on the sideline. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Home game against Shiner this Friday

Last chance to watch the 2024 Wildcat football team at home will be on Friday, Nov 8. Yorktown will face Shiner in their final district game. The Comanches started the season with a three game losing streak, falling to Hallettsville, Rice Consolidated, and Poth before winning six consecutive games. Currently, they are 4-0 in district play having defeated Louise in a shutout win last week, 6v Shiner does not post stats to MaxPreps so it is difficult to have current statistical information to report on individual players however the team is ranked 11 in 2A Division II standings. They are returning seven offensive and eight defensive starters from last year's squad that advanced to 2A Division I Area Finalist. Dave Campbell’s Football Magazine predicted the Comanches as the frontrunner in District 15 2A DII, taking advantage of a sea- soned team and having dropped down a division from previously. Standout for the Comanches is Preseason Defensive MVP, linebacker Kyle Adamek. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

Weiner dogs, paratroopers and everything in between

Weiner dogs, paratroopers and everything in between

GOD first...Heavenly Father, we, who are still unable to find answers on how to pray, we know there are so many ways. All we need to do is simply open our hearts and pray no matter what our needs are. Pray in the dark, the brightest sunlight, with somebody, in solitude, or while in silent places. Our voices will be heard because we know You will hear us no matter where we are or what we're doing. Listen to us Lord when we pray in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. You work in wondrous ways. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

Rau picks up a fumble against the Beavers. PHOTOS BY DEIRDRE ALEXANDER

Wildcat win streak snapped

Friday, Nov 1 the Wildcats seven game win streak was broken after succumbing to the Falls City Beavers, 48-7. The Wildcats scored late in the game with 2:08 remaining when Brayden Knostman jetted 61 yards on a quarterback keeper play that ended as he crossed into the endzone on the right corner of the field. Other highlights include when Rylan Rau picked up a fumble in the third period and when Adam Serbin recovered a fumble on the 35 yard line in the fourth quarter. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

Pirate Cross Country

Pirate Cross Country

The Pirates and Lady Pirates traveled to Round Rock to compete at the 1A State Cross Country meet. Senior Abby Klein had a fabulous run with a PR of 12:54 finishing in 14th out of 146 athletes. Junior Percy Torrez and Sophomore Skylar Garcia both had decent runs finishing in the top two-thirds. Nordheim ISD is proud of these three outstanding athletes. This was Abby and Percy’s third appearance at the state meet and Skylar’s second appearance at the state level. Congratulations to them on a job well done. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

According to the Historical Marker Database, the likeness of Leonard Roy Harmon on this WWII poster is accurate except for the faux officer-type uniform. At the time of his death, he would have worn an enlisted sailor’s cover and jumper. (Contributed photo)

Warship named for Cuero man

We drive by the historical marker in the Cuero City Park so much we may forget its message. In 1943, the U.S. Secretary of the Navy announced the naming of a new warship the U.S.S. Harmon. Born in Cuero, Leonard Roy Harmon lost his life in 1942, serving aboard the U.S.S. San Francisco during the WWII Battle of Guadalcanal. He was killed while helping evacuate the wounded and sheltering an injured shipmate with his body. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism. The U.S.S. Harmon was the first Navy ship named after an African American. 11/06/2024 01:53 PM

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